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I would definitely ask your board certified dermatologist if they recommend this for you during your treatment. Every patient is different. However, I tend to recommend only non-irritating, bland products for sensitive skin during isotretinoin therapy. I don't recommend using anything that can potentially irritate the skin and have found that vitamin C can be a common culprit causing skin sensitivity. Again, my recommendation is to use unmedicated, sensitive skin products during isotretinoin therapy.
Accutane is a go-to medication for patients with recalcitrant cystic acne. It can reduce pore size and also reduce sebum production in your skin, making it less oily; and in turn, dryer. Accutane can be used to control acne, but patients receiving the medication should be carefully monitored. In...
Hello and thank you for your question. Some hormonal contraceptives are effective for improving acne, however, some worsen acne. It is difficult to adequately assess your skin through this type of forum, and thus I recommend a consultation by a board certified dermatologist for evaluation of...
